Resident Assistants | Part Time | 7am-3pm

About the role

The Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community. Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position
• Assist residents with activities of daily living
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor
• Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts
• Remain calm and competent during emergencies
• Assist in planning and conducting activity programs for residents
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
• Assist residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities
• Check on residents, ensure attendance at meals and activities
• Check on residents who are ill and report status or concerns to appropriate individuals
• Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers
• Assist new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
• Contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
• Polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
• Able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
• Wear designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge
• CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
• Able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Benefits

• 401k
• Full-time & part-time benefits packages
• Training, development & career laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling